Is there help for paying for the prescription drugs that are needed after transplant?
Maryland has a pharmacy assistance program for residents. The phone numbers are (410) 225-5394 and (800) 492-1974. The program can be reached by mail at the Maryland State Pharmacy Assistance Program, PO Box 386, Baltimore MD 21203.
MEDBANK of Maryland, Inc. is non-profit organization that provides access to prescription medications for chronically ill, low-income, underinsured/uninsured Maryland residents. MEDBANK assists healthcare providers and patients in completing the paperwork required to enroll patients in Pharmaceutical Company Patient Assistance Programs. The phone number is (410) 821-9262 and the web site address is: http://www.medbankmd.org
Many drug companies have started programs to help patients who are having trouble affording the medicines that they need. A web site that lists the major companies and contact information so that you can inquire about their specific programs is the Medication Manufacturers Indigent Drug Program
Other sites have additional information and offer support. They include:
This government site offers patients an opportunity to investigate assistance programs at:
